Vegan Black-eyed Peas for New Years

Ingredients

1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 red or yellow bell pepper, finely diced
2 sticks celery, finely diced
1 1/2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 large tomato or a dozen cherry tomatoes, chopped
Puréed chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
Liquid smoke
Oregano
Thyme
Bay leaf
Cider vinegar
Cholula
S&P

Instructions

Rinse and sort through the black-eyed peas. Bring to a boil in 7-8 cups of water, turn off the heat, and soak for an hour. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened. Add the tomatoes and garlic and sauté for three minutes. Add to the black-sued peas with soaking water, and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with the other ingredients to taste, and cook for 2-3 hours, until tender. Serve with rice, greens, cornbread, and hot sauce on the side.